New artist of the week: Clairo

Plus: Songs you have to hear from Mountain Man and Young Marco

The best rock & pop gigs this week: Depeche Mode, The Killers and Steps

Also playing are God is an Astronaut, Sylvan Esso, Rag’n’Bone Man, while BellX1’s Paul Noonan goes solo

Autumn/winter gig alert: it’s showtime!

The days are getting shorter – but that’s good news because the nights are longer. Between now and C****tmas, there are hundreds of bands heading your way – and our gig guide will help you plan your rest-of-the-year partying

Sylvan Esso